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SNA to EMD: distance & flight time
Santa Ana (John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport) → Emerald (Emerald Airport)
7,318 mi
11,778 km · 6,359 nm
14h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
7,318 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 49m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SNA — John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport · Santa Ana, United States
- EMD — Emerald Airport · Emerald, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SNA
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport36 mi away
- NZJ · El Toro Marine Corps Air Station8 mi away
- FUL · Fullerton Municipal Airport15 mi away
- LGB · Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport19 mi away
Near EMD
- BLT · Blackwater Airport40 mi away
- CMQ · Clermont Airport65 mi away
- DYA · Dysart Airport66 mi away
- ABH · Alpha Airport101 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SNA from EMD?
The flight distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Emerald (EMD) is 7,318 miles (11,778 km, 6,359 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SNA to EMD?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 49m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Emerald?
Emerald is 17 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SNA to EMD?
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